The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
€ 22,800

€ 27,600

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Jetta 1.6 is 3.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra.
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
57.4
70.1
78.9
55.7
70.7
77.2
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
57.4 in
Height
55.7 in
101.4
179.3
103.8
175.4
179.3 in
Length
175.4 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
3038 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.4 %

General
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
1K5/1KM
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BSE
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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30.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
30.08 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
35 mpg
67 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
26 mpg
city
59 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
888 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
503 mi
888 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
71.9 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
128.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data